Chapter 03 Everyone in the pack knew one thing .. Lucas loved me . Before we got together , rumors painted him as cold and ruthless , a regular at nightclubs and bars , with more girlfriends than anyone could count . But after we fell in love , he changed completely . He gave up all his old habits . Afraid I might feel insecure , hed even send me pictures during his outings to prove there were no other women around . Most people thought we were just a fling . After all , Lucas was the packs most prestigious Alpha , while I was a girl adopted by a pair of Omega servants . If it hadnt been for them , I mightve ended up as a rogue an outcast with no identity . We came from completely different worlds . That became painfully clear at a banquet , where a wealthy young lady deliberately spilled red wine on me and mocked me for being a low born wolf . , Lucas didnt hesitate . He threw a cup of hot water on her and ordered his men to throw her out , banning her from ever attending another pack event . It was in that moment everyone finally understood .. Lucas wasnt playing around . He couldnt live without me . And for a while , I believed Id found the one Id walk through life with . I never doubted our love . But love can change in an instant . After Lucas left , I started packing my things , carrying five years of memories with me . I threw away every single item Id carefully picked for our wedding . This house , which was never truly mine , was finally wiped clean of my presence . Countdown 15 : Departing from the Alpha The only thing left was our dusty photo togethe Thesitated for a moment . Instead of burning it , I tucked it away . It wasnt just a photo . It was five years of my youth . I couldnt let go that easily . Lucas came home late that night . The moment he stepped inside , he noticed something was off . Did you clean the house ? It feels … emptier . I nodded lightly . He walked over to where we used to keep our photo and asked , Wheres our picture ? It wasnt just any picture . On the back , he had written : ** Lucas loves Evelyn , forever and always . * The photo had been taken by accident . Because of his status , we rarely took pictures together . That one time , a paparazzo caught us on a date . Lucas didnt have the best reputation then he switched girlfriends often . People called me the Alphas new toy . I didnt care , but Lucas did . So right there and then , he grabbed my hand , pulled me close , and snapped a selfie . He even posted it online with the caption : ** My mate . My one and only . ** After that , everyone knew I was the Alphas true love . Thinking back , my chest ached . Its an old photo , I explained . Its time for a new one . Youre right , Lucas said casually . Well take another one after the engagement when we move to the new house . He didnt seem to notice that every trace of our love was gone . Countdown 15 : Departing from the Alpha As phone kept buzzing during our conversation . He barely looked up from his messages . As I turned to head to the bedroom , he suddenly grabbed my hand . His brows furrowed in concern . What happened to your hand ? I glanced down . While packing earlier , I mustve cut myself on some broken glass . Blood had started to seep out . Lucas immediately fetched the first aid kit . He gently cleaned the wound , his fingers careful and steady . Watching him fuss over me , I couldnt help but ask , Lucas , do you know what day it is ? His body tensed . I swallowed the ache in my throat and said softly , Its our fifth anniversary . Guilt flickered across his face before he quickly covered it up .. Of course , I remembered ! I even ordered flowers for you . Did you like them ? Thinking about the wrong colored roses Id received , I forced a smile . Youre upset I didnt take you to the beach , arent you ? he guessed . Ive just been so busy with work . Dont worry .. Ill make it up to you . He squeezed my hand gently , trying to comfort me . Just then , his phone rang again . He glanced at the screen , hesitated , and then declined the call . But the phone rang again . And again . Go ahead and answer it , I said quietly . Ill finish treating my hand myself . It might be something urgent . Work had always been his excuse . This time , I said it first .. Not because I wanted to be the understanding Luna he dreamed of , but because I no longer cared . Countdown 15 : Departing from the Alpha ens looked guilty but stepped outside to take the call . When he came back , he wrapped his arms around me and said , Our engagement ceremony is coming up soon . Your adoptive parents cant make it , so I asked Daisy to be your bridesmaid . Shes from a very noble family . Trust me , youll get along . Hearing that name , I instinctively pushed him away . Lucas looked at me , shocked . Evelyn , whats wrong- Its fine , I interrupted , forcing the words out . This engagement ceremony wasnt meant for me anyway . The day of the ceremony would also be the day I boarded a plane to my new life . That night , as I scrolled through social media , a new post popped up . She was dressed in an elegant white gown , holding a bouquet of flowers . She looked like a bride . Her caption read : ** This way , its like were at the wedding together . In "CEO's Wife with Many Identities" by CrushReel, follow the captivating journey of a protagonist striving to reclaim her grandfather's cherished heirlooms. Barred from an appraisal event due to concealing her true identity, she grapples with the repercussions of her secrecy. Amidst themes of family legacy and hidden truths, this modern romance unfolds in the opulent backdrop of a billionaire CEO's world. 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